08/06/2025
Let's hear it for Parent Leaders whose goal is to raise healthy, stand-alone adults who can walk out into the world and make a difference.
I’m not a gentle parent, and I’m not sorry about it.
My kids get love, respect, and a whole lot of patience — but they also get rules, boundaries, and consequences.
I’m not raising kids who think the world will cater to their feelings.
I’m raising future adults who understand that life doesn’t hand out participation trophies, that “no” means no, and that actions have consequences.
I believe in discipline — structure, accountability, and learning right from wrong.
Because one day, they’ll have a boss, not a mom. They’ll have responsibilities, not reminders. And they need to be ready for that.
So no, I don’t sit down and dissect every tantrum.
Sometimes the answer is: “Because I said so.” And that’s okay.
I’m not raising perfect kids. But I am raising respectful ones — and in this world, that matters.
